Communications and Policy Advisor For Public Health Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 6A553EA1-B181-4)

Description

Overview

Responsible for overseeing all external Communications activities for the Department of Health, including public and media relations, marketing campaigns, social/digital media, website, graphic design, branding, publications, and crisis and emergency risk communication regarding a wide range of complex public health issues. Advises the Commissioner of Health on Communication strategy. The role involves extensive interactions with department leadership, directors and managers, other state government and partner agencies, and local, state and federal officials. Duties are performed with significant independence under the general direction of Commissioners' Office leadership.  Duties include managing communication staff and contractors, and leading a department-wide group of public health communicators.

Who May Apply

This position, Communications and Policy Advisor For Public Health (Job Requisition #49934), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kelly.dougherty@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in office, field and remote settings. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Stress may be encountered from tight deadlines, conflicting opinions, and the result of policy public communication decisions, especially during emergencies. The incumbent must be skilled at conflict management and have the capacity to integrate conflicting viewpoints in public health communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years experience as a Public Health Communication Officer, Public Health Marketing Director or a Division Information Director.

OR

Master's degree in public health, journalism, communication, marketing, public relations or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in journalism, marketing, advertising, communication, public relations or a closely related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in public health, journalism, communication, marketing, public relations or a closely related field AND three (3) years of experience in journalism, marketing, advertising, communication, public relations or a closely related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years of experience in journalism, marketing, advertising, communication, public relations or a closely related field.

OR

Six (6) years of experience in journalism, marketing, advertising, communication, public relations or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Public health experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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